Background
He succeeded his father as hereditary Constable of Dundee and Standard Bearer of Scotland in 1612.
He succeeded his father as hereditary Constable of Dundee and Standard Bearer of Scotland in 1612.
He represented Forfarshire in Parliament in 1612, 1617 and 1621, and Argyllshire from 1628 to 1633. On 15 November 1641 he was created Viscount of Dudhope and Lord Scrymgeour, with remainder to his heirs male whatsoever.